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Help for the first-time home buyer
For the first-time property buyer, purchasing a home can be a daunting task. What kind of property should one be looking for? What can one expect to shell out in cash, and what loans are available? -My Paper
Blast from the past
Vincent Lim and Sherry See's home has an old kopitiam feel and they have filled it with retro pieces similar to the ones they grew up with. -BT
Staff benefits not valued highly by Asia-Pac employees: Survey
More employers are zooming in on staff benefits as a carrot to retain or woo talent in a highly competitive market. -ST
Some STI stocks near 52-week lows
Bargain-hunters might be tempted, although analysts warn that the index could slide further, sending the stocks even lower. -ST
Murdoch's divorce from wife will not affect News Corp: Source
Analysts said the end of the Murdochs' marriage was unlikely to have an impact on the media empire.
Bullish prices for Jurong condo launch
Average prices at J Gateway in new growth area tipped to hit $1,650 psf. -ST
5 land parcels released for sale this month; estimated to yield 3,600 housing units
These include two Executive Condominium (EC) sites at Punggol Drive and Yuan Ching Road launched for sale today. -ST
Weirdest homes from around the world
Not everyone lives in tall buildings or cosy landed homes like the ones in Singapore. From a house built on a rock in the middle of a river to an upside-down house, here are the most bizarre homes from around the world. -AsiaOne
Buzz over Temasek-Khazanah condo
147 units at Afiniti Residences in Iskandar launching on Saturday. -ST
Stepping back in time
Film director Chai Yee Wei and wife Diane Chan have a real vintage find for a home. share a love for vintage finds, which include their home along Zion Road.
Civil servants to get 0.4 month mid-year bonus in July
Civil servants will receive a mid-year bonus of 0.4 month of their salary in July, slightly higher than last year's figure of 0.3 month. -ST
'Hong Kong's Warren Buffet', but No.2
Shrewdness has always been a hallmark of 85-year-old Mr Lee Shau Kee. "Use money to make money," was a favourite phrase of Mr Lee, who is currently worth $28 billion. -ST
Under one roof
Best World International president Doreen Tan has a home that is big enough for everyone in the family, future grandchildren included. -BT
Real total wages in pte sector down 0.4% in 2012: MoM
Before adjusting for inflation using the CPI for all items, total wages, including employer CPF contributions, in the private sector rose by 4.2 per cent, in 2012. -BT
It's like open house during weekends, says one resident
Real estate agents have spared no effort making themselves known to the residents of executive condominium (EC) La Casa, which has hit minimum occupancy period (MOP). -TNP
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Make your money work harder
Should you invest in safe but slow-growing unit trusts? Or something riskier with better returns? Here are your options and tips to help you minimise risk and keep your money safer, for longer. -Simply Her
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Cecil site up for sale at minimum bid of $624m
URA said on Tuesday that the land parcel has a site area of about 0.8 ha and potential gross floor area (GFA) of 77,000 metre square. -AsiaOne
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Before saying ‘yes’ to that job…
Ask these crucial money questions first – no matter how badly you want it. -Her World
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Staff benefits not valued highly by Asia-Pac employees: Survey
More employers are zooming in on staff benefits as a carrot to retain or woo talent in a highly competitive market. -ST
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